Cook pasta according to label on package, drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 350. Include all ingredients except the cheese in a mixing bowl (meat too if you are adding it – make sure its cooked before you mix it). Mix cooled pasta into bowl with mixture and coat everything evenly. Transfer to an oiled baking dish and top with shredded cheese. Bake until golden brown – about 30 minutes. As an added flare, prior to serving, place a whole basil leaf in the center of the dish just prior to serving.

Adding meats: With each meat, mix ingredients and cook in a skillet over medium heat. Ensure to cook the mix, pork, chicken and turkey thoroughly before mixing into pasta. Beef and lamb can be browned.

Seasoning your meats before cooking then baking them will help your dish overall be enhanced. By seasoning them differently than what is in the rest of your dish allows them to be distinct and stand out. So when others ask about the meats you use, you can say you get your meat from Giovanni’s 😉

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